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Chapter 143

Penulis: Hauling Treasures
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Iris hated herself for feeling this way.

A little hardship like that should not have traumatized her so badly.

Yet Jason reassured her, "You're doing great. Women are naturally disadvantaged in our society. You recently fell for the trap of a grown man. It's perfectly normal to feel frightened."

She pursed her lips. "You're really good at making people feel better."

In truth, she only fell for the trap because Ted was an old friend. That day, she was completely blindsided.

"Are you feeling better now? Do you want me to take you somewhere to relax?" Jason asked.

"Where?" Iris looked up and was immediately captivated by his strong profile and star-like eyes. He was undeniably handsome. After spending time with him, she felt as though he was an elder guiding her, providing her with comfort and support.

If Jason knew what she was thinking, he would probably retort with, "Who are you calling an elder?"

"Can you ride a horse?" he asked.

Iris shook her head. "No, I've never tried i
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    Jason parked the car, and they both stepped out.Iris stood in the warm sunlight, gazing up at the blue sky and fluffy white clouds. The bright rays illuminated the expansive equestrian field in the distance."Let's go," Jason said, leading her inside.Iris nodded and followed him. They soon reached the reception area, where the manager spotted Jason and promptly came forward to greet him. "It's great to see you again!" His familiarity and respect indicated that Jason was a regular customer."Hello," Jason replied with a slight nod. "Please take her to change clothes."Iris' outfit was unsuitable for horseback riding. She had to change into riding attire.The manager smiled at her and said, "No problem. This way, ma'am.""Thank you," Iris responded, following the manager to the changing area. A female attendant was called in to assist her. The equestrian attire was all brand new. Iris wasn't sure if there would be extra charges for the attire, but it seemed like she didn't h

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    Iris bit her lip. She really wanted to try it.Jason smiled and encouraged her, "Go on."Given the height of the horse, she struggled to mount. Jason asked her to hold the reins and stand next to the horse's belly. He then got down on one knee, wrapped an arm around her legs, and lifted her onto the horse's back.As she settled in, she felt a little scared; the height was intimidating, and the horse felt restless beneath her."It... It doesn't recognize its owner, does it?" she asked nervously."Of course it does," Jason said."Huh?" The moment she heard that, panic surged through her. "No, find me another horse – what if it throws me off?""I'm right here," Jason replied, swiftly jumping onto the horse too, riding behind her. He took hold of the reins and wrapped one arm securely around her waist. "Don't worry; I won't let you fall."His hold was tight. Iris was acutely aware of his strong arm that was hugging her waist. Her slender body fit snugly against his.She could feel

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    He threw a pillow at Henry. "Stop spacing out. What are you thinking about?"Henry picked up the pillow and hugged it. He hesitated before telling Stanley, "I just found out something shocking.""What is it?" Stanley asked casually."Ted tried to force himself on Iris...""What did you say?!" Stanley's eyes widened in shock, his face twisting with anger."Wait, calm down. I heard it from Yvonne. I don't know if it's true...""Would Yvonne lie about something like that?!!!" Stanley roared, his anger palpable.Henry thought about it and agreed. Yvonne and Iris were close friends; Yvonne wouldn't spread false rumors about Iris.Ted was secretly in love with Iris for eight years. It wouldn't be surprising if his love became twisted.Stanley was seething, his chest heaving with rage. "I knew he's a piece of shit! All that tail-wagging around Iris, it turns out he's preying on her!""Calm down, Stanley. Yvonne said Iris is fine; Ted failed...""So what?!" Stanley's anger only inte

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    Ted tried to get up and run away, but the woman merely shot him a disdainful glance. "The drug I gave you could knock out an ox. You're not gonna escape," she taunted.Swallowing hard, Ted asked, "Who are you? Why are you doing this?""For money, duh." As her fingers wandered into his collar, brushing against his sturdy chest, she added, "This is the first time I've done something that can make money while also pleasuring myself."Outraged, Ted threatened, "You wouldn't dare!"The woman chuckled, "Why wouldn't I dare? You're like a lamb to the slaughter right now. I can do whatever I want to you."With that, she began to undo his belt and take off his pants."Don't act all indignant. Look at you, hard as a rock already. I know you want it," she teased, her fingers exploring his sensitive areas.Despite his disgust, Ted felt an involuntary response to her touch, igniting his lust.Outside, Samuel leaned against the wall, urging the woman impatiently, "Hurry up."Ted looked towa

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    Lester stole a peek at Stanley's face, wondering internally, 'Why is he so angry?'Henry also glanced at Stanley through the rearview mirror."Drive faster," Stanley urged impatiently."This is downtown; the car can't fly," Henry retorted. He was already pushing the car to over seventy miles per hour – how much faster could he go?After what felt like an eternity, they finally arrived at the Imperial Court Hotel.Stanley leaped out the moment the car came to a halt. He stormed into the hotel, clearly intending to confront TedFollowing behind him, Lester urged, "Stanley, you're injured. Don't do anything rash. Keep your cool when you see him.""He coveted my woman and tried to steal her from me, even resorting to despicable means. How can I keep my cool? If I let him off, I wouldn’t be Stanley Stein," he replied, quickening his pace.As they entered the elevator, Stanley's voice was grim. "Which room?""609," Lester answered.The elevator zipped upward, and despite its speed,

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    Ted screamed furiously, "It's you! You're the one who set me up and tried to bring down the Zeller family! Stanley Stein, I'll kill you!" He strangled Stanley. Stanley's arm was injured, so he couldn't fight back. However, the effects of the drug were still lingering in Ted's system, so his grip was not that strong.Ted's action was so sudden that it caught Lester and Henry off guard. However, they quickly reacted and sprang into action, prying Ted's hands away from Stanley's throat. Each holding one of Ted's arms, they dragged him off Stanley."Stanley, are you okay?" Henry asked. Despite the dizziness from hitting his head, Stanley shook it off, assessing his injured arm. His arm seemed okay.Using his uninjured arm to support himself, he got up from the floor.The woman stood to the side, bewildered by the chaotic scene unfolding before her.What's going on? Who are these people?Stanley turned to her, asking, "Have you called the police?"The woman, sensing the animosi

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    That was the way the world worked. "Who assaulted you?" the cop asked.The woman pointed accusingly at Ted.Ted's eyes were bloodshot, filled with anger and confusion."You guys..." His bloodshot eyes swept over his three former friends.Henry snorted in contempt, as if saying that Ted got what he deserved and only had himself to blame.The police handcuffed Ted.The woman, not fully clothed to bolster her claim of being raped, was instructed by the police to put on some clothes, and she complied. She then followed them back to the police station.The room was left in an uneasy silence.Lester broke the stillness, asking, "Should we go?"Stanley turned to Henry and said, "Ask Yvonne for Iris' address. I don't know which unit she lives in."Henry nodded. "Lester, you take Stanley back. I'll look for Yvonne."Lester quickly caught on to Henry's intentions. "You just want to see the girl."Henry smiled unabashedly. "I haven't won her over yet, so I need to be more proactive.

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    Iris nodded in agreement.Jason led the way, and she followed. She walked awkwardly and slowly. Noticing her pace, Jason deliberately slowed down to match her.Iris said, embarrassed, "Mr. Just, um, why don't you go ahead?"Jason glanced around. There were no shuttle vehicles like golf carts that they could ride; the equestrian center was huge, and it would take some time to reach the exit."Sorry, I should have been more mindful. It's your first time riding, so of course there are many things you're not used to." He pursed his lips and said, "I can carry you on my back if you want."Feeling embarrassed, Iris quickly waved her hands in refusal. "No, it's okay. I can walk."She coughed lightly, adding, "It's actually not that bad. I have no problem walking."Jason lowered his gaze, briefly assessing her legs. "Are you sure?"Iris nodded repeatedly. "I'm sure."She would rather endure a bit of discomfort than let Jason carry her. It felt too intimate, an action usually reserve

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    "Okay. Good night, Mr. Just," Iris said."See you tomorrow," he said."See you tomorrow."…Iris was jolted awake the next morning by her phone ringing. Groggy, she reached for it. "Hello...""My husband changed his mind. He refuses to settle or drop the case now."The client's voice sounded anxious.Iris was instantly wide awake.Why would he change his mind overnight? She was going to handle all the procedures today to avoid further complications too."What happened?" Iris sat up, rubbing her eyes. "Take your time and explain in detail.""I don't know either. He just messaged me saying he regrets signing the settlement agreement and he won't drop the case. But he already signed the agreement. He can't change his mind anymore, right?" The client still held a glimmer of hope.Iris replied, "He can still change his mind."Under normal circumstances, changing one's mind after signing would be difficult. However, since she had half-tricked him into signing the agreement, if

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    Iris nodded helplessly. "You shouldn't have answered the phone." She felt a headache coming.She wasn't blaming Jason; it's just impossible to explain to her mother now.Since Jason answered her phone this late at night, her mother naturally assumed that Jason had been with her all evening.That was indeed the case today, but it wasn't in the way her parents thought."I can go meet your parents with you," Jason offered.Iris was surprised. Huh?Does he even know what he's saying?"Do you know who my mom thinks you are?" she asked.How could he suggest that without knowing anything?"She thinks I'm your boyfriend, right?" Jason smirked mischievously. "If you don't take me to see them, they'll definitely ask you even more questions. Wouldn't that be troublesome for you?""Besides," he added, "We worked so well together earlier. We're very in sync, right?"Iris was speechless."Actually, all I have to do is explain to them...""What if they set you up on a blind date?" Jaso

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    After hanging up, as Jason was about to leave the car, he heard a phone ringing. He traced the sound to Iris' phone lying on the passenger seat. She had left her phone in his car.Picking it up, he noticed "Mother" displayed on the screen and smiled, recalling the enthusiastic woman he had met the other day. It seemed he had a reason to look for Iris now.He exited the car and took the elevator to the ground floor, then headed to the building across the street.While waiting for the elevator in Iris' building, Iris' phone rang again. Jason wondered if he should answer. Iris' mother was calling repeatedly in the middle of the night, so there might be an emergency. After some hesitation, he decided to answer.Before he could speak, Cassie's voice came through the line. "Iris, happy birthday! Your dad and I are so busy today that I only have time to call you now. When are you free to visit us for dinner? Call me before you come; we'll skip work that day and stay home to spend the

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    Stanley was furious. He felt as if all the blood in his body was flowing to his head. If he had held onto any hope before, it was gone now. He realized that Iris was genuinely leaving him and had no intention of returning to his side.No!He could not accept that!Inside the car, Iris fastened her seatbelt, unfazed by Stanley's roar. Jason glanced at her, noticing her calm demeanor, and a slight smile tugged at the corners of his lips.He started the engine, and the car roared to life. He turned the steering wheel and pressed the gas pedal, and they drove away .Once they had left Riverside Pier, Iris said, "Thank you for acting with me."Jason's grip on the steering wheel tightened. "Don't you think we have great chemistry?"Iris considered this for a moment. "Indeed. I always thought you were a very serious person. I didn't expect you to...""To what?" he asked, glancing at her.Iris brushed her hair. "Just now, when you called me 'babe', I got goosebumps. I can't believ

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    "I'll take you home," Jason offered.Iris nodded. Stanley couldn't stand it any more. Disregarding how bad it made him look, he rushed forward and grabbed Iris' wrist. "Iris..."Iris turned around, her expression cold. "Can I help you, Mr. Stein?"Her tone was icy, causing a pang in Stanley's chest. "H-happy birthday." His voice was hoarse. "Iris, I made a mistake. Let's get back together..."Jason instinctively tightened his grip on Iris' shoulder.Iris sneered, tilting her head with eyes full of coldness. "Since you wished me a happy birthday, let me make a wish: I hope you never appear before me again. I hope my wish will come true.""Iris," Stanley's voice cracked with emotion.Iris raised her eyebrows and said fiercely, "Let go of my hand!"Instead of releasing her, Stanley tightened his grip, the veins in his hand bulging.That hurt Iris' arm."Mr. Stein," Jason interjected, prying Stanley's hand away. "Stop bothering her. This is unbecoming of you.""She's my wife

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    On the shore, Yvonne urged Iris to leave.The other yacht was drawing closer to the dock, and if Iris lingered any longer, she would inevitably run into Stanley. It had truly been an unlucky day for Yvonne. Nothing was going smoothly. First came Jason, an unexpected guest, and now came Stanley, a harbinger of bad luck."Iris, why is the day of your birth so unlucky?" Yvonne complained. Iris looked perplexed. Right then, the other yacht docked. Henry was the first to jump off. He hurried over to Yvonne. "Hey! You're here too? Why didn’t you call me to join you? We could have come together."Yvonne glanced at the three women who followed him down from the yacht. All of them were flaunting their legs, their skirts barely covering their bottoms, and their cleavages were on full display with their low necklines. Yvonne scoffed, "Come together? That would have ruined your fun.""C'mon, I'm not serious with them," Henry replied. He approached Yvonne and reached for her sleeve. "

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    Actually, it wasn't that the parents absolutely couldn't afford to raise her, it was more because they wanted a son, but with the family planning policy, they couldn't afford the payment to give birth to one more child, so they left the girl to be raised by the grandparents.The little girl passed away without ever having been registered in the household registration; she was considered undocumented. Getting her registered would require money the family simply didn't have. Or, perhaps, they felt that it wasn't necessary since she was just a girl.The girl's aunt – her uncle's wife, who also lived with the girl's grandparents – was unhappy because there was suddenly an extra mouth to feed. The aunt treated the girl very poorly. According to neighbors, the girl was often beaten and denied food. The grandparents didn't dare speak up, fearing they would upset their daughter-in-law.According to the villagers, the aunt had attacked the girl that day because the girl had stolen some bread

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    Jason remarked, "In this world, there is no such thing as absolute fairness."He thought Iris' view was still overly idealistic. There was a large gap between the things taught in law school and the cases that happened in the real world. Sometimes, bending the rules was necessary to achieve certain objectives, not just for the sake of making things fairer. The world has never been fair, no matter in which country.Iris fell silent. She knew that the world had never truly been fair. Many individuals were constrained by circumstances from the moment they were born. Some emerged from impoverished rural areas, needing relentless perseverance to change their fates, while others were born into wealth and luxury, their starting point already an unattainable goal for many. How could this not be seen as unfair? Fairness was absent from the moment of one's birth.Yet, wasn't her initial aspiration to study law rooted in the pursuit of fairness? If not, what was the point of law?"Mr. Just,

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    His now wide open collar revealed his sexy, slender neck. His Adam's apple moved as he spoke, his voice slightly hoarse, "Are you really okay?"Iris nodded, avoiding his gaze; she didn't dare meet his eyes directly. His gaze felt too affectionate. Earlier, he mentioned that she resembled the love of his life. Maybe he saw her as a substitute for his unrequited love?Yes, it must be so; otherwise, he wouldn't have looked at her with that kind of expression.Phew~She assured herself that Jason couldn't possibly have feelings for someone like her. It was fortunate she had realized this in time, avoiding any presumptuous thoughts. She felt relieved that she hadn't embarrassed herself in front of him."Um..." Just then, Denise approached, intending to inform them that Yvonne wanted to leave. Upon reaching the sun deck, she immediately spotted Jason hugging Iris.She realized she was intruding.Quietly, she turned to leave.However, Iris had seen her. "Denise," Iris called out

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